Manufacturing Engineer Job at National Instruments Corp. in Aiken

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer who is eager to grow with our company here at Emerson Discrete Automation. This role will work with the Engineering Manager and will be responsible for various operations within the engineering department.

IN THIS ROLE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE:

* Custom designer/builder of pneumatic pressure test equipment, and Assembly tooling/fixturing for Valve, and Air Cylinder / Motion Control products.

* Work "hands on" with assembly operations in the production of fluid and pneumatic control products, and valve products used with air, water, compressed liquids, and gases.

* Responsible for problem solving and fixing within the Valve and Actuator assembly departments, including pneumatic, electronic, and PLC controlled test equipment.

* Support of product assembly, including root cause analysis thru fixing processes of component assembly and testing.

* Support new product development, pilot runs and product launches, and existing product localization and development of work cells.

* Validation of assembly procedures and product performance. Lead/create PFMEA, Process Flow Charts, Assembly Procedures.

* Use appropriate systems to document change approvals when required.

* Test products and verify level of compliance using either laboratory or production equipment while supporting activities related to customer returns and corrective actions.

* Use of Oracle software, AutoCAD and CREO 3D CAD Modeling, and Office 365.

* Implementation of Perfect Execution, continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices. Support/lead cost reduction projects.

* Obey all safety rules and stop work if continuing is unsafe or will create an unsafe condition. Report all safety concerns immediately.

* Perform other tasks as assigned by manager.

WHO YOU ARE:

You look for obstacles and develop excellent contingency plans. You find and champion the best creative ideas and actively move them into implementation. You experiment with a wide range of existing technologies while applying new and emerging options that can enhance organizational outcomes. You orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal. You seek ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering.

FOR THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

* BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field of study.

* 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Experienced with mechanical and electrical components, and industrial engineering applications.

* Knowledge of manufacturing assembly equipment and ability to fix using root cause analysis. Must be hands on.

* Strong mechanical abilities, fixing experience with root cause analysis.

* Possess excellent communication skills.

* Act with utmost integrity, professionalism and positive attitude.

* Must be a great teammate and lead by example.

* Legal Authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this role

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU APART:

* Strong organizational ability, communication (written and oral), interpersonal, engineering drawing skills, and computer skills including Auto CAD and/or CREO as well as Microsoft office.

* Knowledge of PLC's, and ability to create programs/fix PLC's.

* Knowledge of 5S+1, lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvements.

* Strong understanding of tooling, machining, and equipment building principles.

PHYSICAL DEMAND & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

* While performing duties may be required to stand, walk, stoop, bend, twist and/or lift up to 40 pounds throughout an entire shift.

* Exposed to manufacturing plant conditions and elements including but not limited to noise, dust, dirt, oil, and grease.

* PPE's will be required including safety glasses, safety shoes and/or ear plugs

* May be required to work at different workstations as business needs require.

OUR OFFER TO YOU:

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage. Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspire innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

The philosophy is fundamental to living our company's values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end-to end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, and coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

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